The paper presents a simple nonlinear model of the switched reluctance motor (SRM) which requires a minimum of precalculated or measured input data. Therefore, it is convenient for use in earlier stage of SRM design in order to minimize time for finding optimal configuration. Moreover, it is shown that this model produces accurate torque shape for given current, and accurate flux linkage-current relationships. This also provides reliable results In dynamic regime. The simulation and experimental results are compared for available three-phase 6/4 motor.